Staff and Board

Our Staff

Sherri Knieriem

Executive Director

Sherri joined the staff in September 2019 with extensive marketing, program management and advancement operations experience. Sherri’s prior role was Associate Director, Marketing and Annual Giving, at the Indiana University Foundation, where she worked for over 20 years.
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Sherri joined the staff in September 2019 with extensive marketing, program management and advancement operations experience. Sherri’s prior role was Associate Director, Marketing and Annual Giving, at the Indiana University Foundation, where she worked for over 20 years. She is experienced at leading teams, managing budgets and marketing efforts that drive organizational awareness and branding. She was integral in helping create, manage and implement award-winning work in advertising, publications and interactive media. Sherri is active in her community as a board member of Owen County YMCA. Sherri earned both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Indiana University Bloomington. A Daviess County native, Sherri is married and has 3 school-age children.

Suzanne Jackson

Financial Director

Suzanne started with the Foundation in 2011 and serves as the Financial Director, providing daily oversight of 75+ Foundation funds, payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable. As a life-long resident of Jasonville, she attended Indiana State University and studied accounting.
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Suzanne started with the Foundation in 2011 and serves as the Financial Director, providing daily oversight of 75+ Foundation funds, payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable. As a life-long resident of Jasonville, she attended Indiana State University and studied accounting. Suzanne served for 9 years in the utilities department of the City of Jasonville, worked for American Airlines, and worked for the Indiana State University Foundation with endowments and scholarships. Suzanne has several years of experience and coursework in accounting.

Katie Stout

Program Manager

Katie joined the staff of the Foundation in September 2019. A graduate of University of Southern Indiana, Katie holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design and Interactive Media Design. She enjoys helping grow the Foundation and spread the word about how the Foundation can help in our community. Read more...

Katie joined the staff of the Foundation in September 2019. A graduate of University of Southern Indiana, Katie holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design and Interactive Media Design. She enjoys helping grow the Foundation and spread the word about how the Foundation can help in our community. She previously served as Treasurer and Secretary for the Jasonville High School-Shakamak High School Alumni Association. Katie resides in Jasonville with her family.

Board Member

John Wells

Board Member

Founded as a public charity in 1997,
the Greene County Foundation is a
vital and sustainable organization
that serves the Greene County
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